Take ownership of the bids that shape what PMG does next.Pacific Marine Group (PMG) delivers complex marine, civil and construction projects across Northern Australia and the Pacific.As our project pipeline continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Bid Manager to take ownership of our tendering function and help shape how we pursue and secure our next generation of projects.Based at our Townsville head office, this is a senior, hands-on role with genuine influence across the business.And you don't necessarily need to come from a traditional Bid or Contracts Manager background.You might currently be working in bids, pre-contracts, estimating, commercial management or senior project delivery.
What matters most is that you understand complex tenders, have strong commercial judgement and know how to bring the right people together to develop a winning submission.The opportunityThis isn't a role where you'll simply coordinate documents and chase tender deadlines.You'll take ownership of the bid process from opportunity handover through to submission, negotiation and project handover, working directly with our Commercial, Business Development, Operations and project teams.Our work spans marine infrastructure, civil construction, resources, ports and specialist marine operations, meaning the opportunities crossing your desk are rarely the same.You'll also have the opportunity to improve how PMG approaches bids - strengthening systems, developing our tendering capability and helping us make smart decisions about the work we pursue.What you'll be doingYou'll lead the development of competitive, commercially sound and deliverable tenders,



including:Leading bids from opportunity handover through strategy, submission, clarification and project handoverDeveloping bid strategies and determining how PMG can best position itself to winCoordinating estimating, pricing, technical and commercial inputsWorking with operational teams to develop practical methodologies and delivery strategiesReviewing scopes, specifications, contracts and tender requirementsIdentifying commercial, contractual and operational risksBringing together technical, HSEQ, operational and commercial contributorsDeveloping explicit, compelling and client-focused submissionsManaging tender programs, priorities, deadlines and approvalsSupporting negotiations and tender clarificationsImproving bid systems, governance, templates and processesCapturing lessons learned and using bid outcomes to continuously improve our approachSupporting and developing the people involved in PMG's tendering and estimating functionYou won't necessarily be expected to personally build every estimate.You will need to understand what makes a price commercially sound, challenge assumptions where required and ensure the final offer is something our project teams can successfully deliver.Who we're looking forIdeally,



you'll bring:Experience developing or leading complex tendersStrong commercial judgement and an understanding of estimating and pricingThe ability to interpret scopes, specifications and contractual requirementsExperience working across multiple disciplines to develop tender solutionsStrong written communication and the ability to turn technical information into a compelling submissionConfidence working with senior leaders, operational teams and technical specialistsThe ability to challenge thinking, drive accountability and keep a bid movingStrong organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlinesExperience across civil construction, infrastructure, marine, resources, defence, ports or major projects would be highly regarded.Why PMG?
PMG isn't a one-dimensional contractor.Our capability spans Marine, Dive and Construction, with projects taking us across Northern Australia and throughout the Pacific.That diversity creates an unusual opportunity for someone who enjoys understanding complex projects, developing solutions and working with the people who will ultimately deliver them.This role gives you the opportunity to:Take genuine ownership of PMG's bid and tendering functionWork across a diverse pipeline of complex projectsInfluence which opportunities we pursue and how we pursue themWork directly with commercial, operational and senior business leadersImprove systems and shape how our tendering capability developsSee the projects you help secure move from tender through to deliveryIf you understand what makes a project commercially stack up, enjoy bringing people together around a strategy and want more ownership over the work you pursue, we'd like to hear from you.
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📌 Pre-Contracts Manager (Townsville)
🏢 Pacific Marine Group
📍 Townsville